Question 1

should people get a hipitis b shot?

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Probably: Hepatitis B is an effective vaccine and all children have been routinely vaccinated since 1991.  For adults the usual recommendation is to vaccinate if there is any risk of exposure (healthcare workers, people with immunodeficiency, etc).  More recently the vaccine is being offered to all adults.

Question 2

should a get a shingles shot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is good idea to get shingles vaccination at 60 year of ago. Take the newer kind, Shingrix.

Question 3

is it okay that i get the hpv shot?

Accepted Answer

You choose: The present HPV vaccine helps protect people from 9 strains of the HPV, but only if they have never been infected by them. It is given as a series of injections to yield long term benefit. It was approved to target the 9-16yo age group. At a listed age of 53, you are not in the target group.It would not hurt you, but may have minimal value. You would likely have to pay the hefty cost (&gt;$200/dose)

Question 4

how often should a person get a tetnus shot?

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Every 10 yr, or...: An adult may get a Tdap tetanus shot now if he has not had a Tdap shot in the last 10 years, or if he only got the older Td shot in the past. The Tdap shot protects him from Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (whooping cough). If a wound is deeper or contaminated, a doctor may choose to give a tetanus booster if the patient has not had a tetanus booster in the last 5 years.

Question 5

is it okay to get a corticosteroid shot while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your Doc: The use of any medication involves risk. The use of a medication in pregnancy involve some added risk b/c of the fetus. The decision to use a medication in pregnancy needs to be balanced between the risk of the medication used and the risk of not using the medication.

Question 6

how do i get b12 shots?

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: Through your doctor’s office where you can have your levels checked and further decisions can be made regarding adjusting or stopping treatment if needed.

Question 7

who should get the gardasil shot?

Accepted Answer

Gardasil indications: Merck, the vaccine manufacturer, recommends vaccination for people age 9-26 years for prevention of some of the strains of HPV that cause genital warts and certain cancers.  It will not treat the infection if it has already been transmitted, but may offer protection from getting infected with other strains.

Question 8

lipo shot do you know where i can get one?

Accepted Answer

Questionable: The "lipo shot" , aka mic-b12 or any variation of such can be found usually at a naturopathic physician or integrative physicians office.  The theory is that the methionine-inositol-choline help metabolize fat during caloric restriction diet. Don't look at this as a shot to magically melt fat away.  True weight loss comes from balanced caloric restriction.  See a nutritionist.

Question 9

where can i get shots for a trip to africa?

Accepted Answer

Dr or health dept: You can get travel immunizations at your doctor's office (they may need to order it) or your local health department.  Some hospitals, clinics, and universities also have travel medicine clinics for this.

Question 10

what will happen if you get shot in the ovary?

Accepted Answer

Gunshot to: ovary is likely to destroy ovary and would likely damage other organs/ tissue as well.

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